- 2068 Baisakh (old course) · 8 marks
Life cycle phases and goal setting example
Short answer
The project life cycle has four phases: initiation, planning, implementation and termination. To set a goal, identify the need, state the broad goal, convert it into a specific objective and verify it with SMART criteria. Example: construct a gravity-flow water supply with a 50 m³ reservoir and 25 taps serving 300 households within 12 months at NRs 2.5 crore, which satisfies all SMART criteria.
Name the project life cycle and explain how you set goals in a project by giving an example of one goal and verifying it with the criteria of goal setting.
Project life cycle
The project life cycle has four phases: initiation, planning, implementation and termination (also called concept, definition, execution and closure).
Initiation -> Planning -> Implementation -> Termination
Setting a goal, with example
Steps: identify the need, state the broad goal, convert it into a specific objective, and test it against the SMART criteria.
Need: the villagers of ward 5 have no safe drinking water.
Goal: provide safe drinking water to ward 5.
Objective: "Construct a gravity-flow water supply system with a 50 m³ reservoir and 25 tap stands serving 300 households within 12 months at a cost not exceeding NRs 2.5 crore, meeting national drinking water quality standards."
Verification with criteria
| Criterion | Check |
|---|---|
| Specific | Gravity system, reservoir size, 25 taps and 300 households are stated |
| Measurable | Volume, number of taps and households can be counted; cost and water quality can be checked |
| Achievable | A perennial spring is available and the design is standard |
| Realistic | Fits the demand (about 45 lpcd) and the budget of the local government |
| Time-bound | 12 months |
The objective satisfies all the criteria, so it is acceptable.
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